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BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Vinod Kumar Ladia
International Director

Dr. Vinod Kumar Ladia, from Udaipur, India was elected to serve a two-year term
as international director of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 103rd
International Convention, June 25 through June 29, 2021.
Director Ladia has been a part of the textile manufacturing industry for more than
53 years. He is chairman for Shree Rajasthan Syntex Limited and his corporate
responsibilities include legal matters, finance and marketing. His work has allowed
him to establish a textile manufacturing unit in a developing part of India and provide
employment to more than 2,000 people. He is also responsible for organizing a
bilateral agreement between India and Malaysia.
He first joined the Kota Lions Club in 1976 and has been a member of the Udaipur
Lions Club since 1980. He has held a number of offices within the association
including district governor, multiple district chairperson for SightFirst and multiple
district area leader for LCIF and Campaign 100. In addition to his leadership roles,
he has established several clean water projects, an oxygen supply plant and has
promoted secondary education.
In recognition of this service, he has received many awards including numerous
International President’s Certificates of Appreciation and several International
President’s Awards. Director Ladia is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.
In addition to his Lions activities, Director Ladia is active in numerous civic
and professional organizations. Among them, he has served as chairman of the
Confederation of Indian Textile Industry and president of the Indian Spinners
Association. He is a member of the All India Management Association and the
Textile Association of India. He has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from
the Indian Ministry of Textiles as well as a presidential award from the president of
India for his achievements as chairman of the Export Council.

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